Jessie Donaldson McKillop

Born c 1888 Jessie Donaldson LEE. Married Dr. Archibald McKILLOP 1913 in Qld. Embarked for France per 'Kanowna' 04 July 1916 from NSW. She died in New Zealand on the 26 October 1947 at the Aroha Rest Home, Remuera. She was cremated 28 October 1947. Her age was given as 59 years.

Part of a party of twenty Australian Red Cross nurses, sponsored by the NSW Jockey Club, and know as the 'Bluebirds' because of their blue uniforms.

Medals Awarded:

• British War Medal
• Victory Medal

Source: Australian Nurses in World War 1